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How to get fromMinneapolis to Ballston Spaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis to Ballston Spa by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Albany County Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane MSP - ALB
    8h 14m
    $188–908

  2. Fly to Bradley International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane MSP - BDL
    2. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Schenectadybus bus
    10h 13m
    $179–846

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectadytrain train Lake Shore Limited
    26h 49m
    $664–1,054

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Schenectadybus bus
    35h 3m
    $244–384

  5. Drive  1,210.1 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Ballston Spacar car 1,210.1 mi
    20h 29m
    $221–319

  6. Fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane plane MSP - SYR
    2. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Schenectadytrain train
    9h 7m
    $242–1,311

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectadytrain train
    28h 50m
    $528–860

Minneapolis to Ballston Spa by bus, train, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration26h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$664Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,011.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Ballston Spa, NY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Albany County Airport (ALB) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Rt 50 & High St via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station, Schenectady, and Gateway Plaza Mobility Center in around 26h 49m.

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